Smokehouse Clerk PT

Lowes Foods; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Hickory, NC seeks a team member for its Smokehouse department to deliver fun, engaging guest service and participate in story-selling with freshly prepared samples.

The role requires lifting 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally, meat cutting experience, and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment. Training will cover deli and meat operations and HACCP records.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality.
• Ability to engage guests and have fun with our guests.
• Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the Smokehouse department.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Previous meat cutting/trimming experience.
• Previous culinary knowledge and/or background preferred.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of deli as well as meat department operations.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time; ability to take direction from supervision.
• Ability to work well with computers.

Responsibilities

• Provides fun, friendly and engaging service.
• Actively engage guests through Smokehouse samples and story-selling.
• Perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description.
• Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary.
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform PA announcements.

Skills

Guest service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Meat cutting experience

Culinary knowledge

Reading directions

Deli/meat operations knowledge

Willingness to learn

Computer literacy

18+ eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

To grow community through building guest loyalty and providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience while maintaining operating standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides fun, friendly and engaging service
• Actively engage guests through freshly prepared Smokehouse samples and story-selling
• Perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description
• Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards
• Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management
• Perform PA announcements

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality
• Must be able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with our guests
• Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the Smokehouse department
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Previous meat cutting/trimming experience
• Previous Culinary knowledge and/or background preferred
• Ability to read and understand information and direction
• Knowledge of deli as well as meat department operations
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of timeAbility to effectively communicate with, and take direction from supervision
• Ability to work well with computers